Phil Simms raved about how quarterback Ryan Tannehill is growing up as an NFL quarterback rapidly. And, that was before he delivered a huge fourth-quarter victory against the Patriots, driving the offense 60 yards downfield for a 14-yard Marcus Thigpen touchdown that helped him trump Tom Brady for one afternoon. Tannehill, who started his 30th NFL game, finished the game with 312 passing yards and three touchdowns.

-- Omar Kelly

Phil Simms raved about how quarterback Ryan Tannehill is growing up as an NFL quarterback rapidly. And, that was before he delivered a huge fourth-quarter victory against the Patriots, driving the offense 60 yards downfield for a 14-yard Marcus Thigpen touchdown that helped him trump Tom Brady for one afternoon. Tannehill, who started his 30th NFL game, finished the game with 312 passing yards and three touchdowns.

We continue to learn how resilient this bunch is as, with their defensive backs coming up lame seemingly en masse, they hold off Tom Brady and New England. Now, if the Dolphins beat the Bills and Jets, they are guaranteed to have a playoff spot for the first time in five years.By Omar Kelly and Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel